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Crankshaft Position Sensor at 1A Auto

What is a Crankshaft Position Sensor and where is it Located?

Your vehicle's crankshaft position sensor, commonly abbreviated and referred to as a CPS sensor, CKP sensor or CAS (crank angle sensor), is a key component to your engine control system. It is typically located on the front of the engine on the timing cover. The crank sensor uses a pickup (usually a Hall effect sensor) to determine the position of the crankshaft and sends the info to the vehicle's computer. The computer uses this information from the crankshaft sensor to control engine parameters such as ignition timing. This sensor can also be sometimes referred to as an "engine speed sensor (ESS)" or a "rotational speed (RPM) sensor" as well.

Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure

Crank sensor failure can occur due to various reasons, and a malfunctioning sensor will often cause a service engine light error code, and / or cause a no start condition, or rough running due to inaccurate ignition and fuel timing.OBDII Check Engine Codes related to crankshaft position sensors (CPS) include:

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Need a Crankshaft Sensor Replacement?

The crank position sensor (CPS) is one of your vehicle's most important sensors and if it has failed, your vehicle is either not running or running quite poorly. At 1A Auto, shopping for a crankshaft sensor replacement for your vehicle is easy - we're here to help you! Call our customer service toll free at 888-844-3393 if you have any questions about our crank angle sensors (CAS), warranty, compatibility or to purchase, or you can buy online.

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